Open to all MSA U13-U19 Boys & Girls Teams! Is your team up for the challenge?
Qualification Weekend (Up to 2 Games | 2 Days): April 27-28, 2024 @ Sports Force Parks
Finals Weekend (Up to 2 Games | 2 Days): May 11-12, 2024 @ Sports Force Parks
Registration Opens: December 8, 2023 | Registration Closes: February 16, 2024
State Cup Roster Freeze Date: April 5, 2024
$690/team
Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi: 255 Fisher Ferry Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Park Map & Guidelines
What do the U13-U19 USYS Mississippi State Cup Brackets look like?
Finals Weekend Only (2, 3, & 4-Team Brackets)
Qualification & Finals Weekend (5, 6, 7, & 8-Team Brackets)
How is seeding determined for the U13-U19 USYS Mississippi State Cup?
Seeding via USYS National League Mid South Conference Premier I Standings
The first round of seeding will be allocated to USYS National League Mid South Conference Premier I Teams relative to final conference standings.
Seeding via Most Recent Head to Head Result
The next round of seeding will be allocated (in order of priority below) relative to the most recent head to head result in the following competitions:
- USYS National League Mid South Conference Premier II,
- MSA Sanctioned Tournament,
- Other
Seeding via Blind Draw
The final rounds of seeding will be allocated via blind draw in order of priority below:
- Competitive Team,
- Rec Plus Team
How do I know if my team will need to participate in the Qualification Weekend?
My team currently participates in USYS National League Mid South Conference Premier I
It is likely that your team WILL NOT have to participate on Qualification Weekend. We will communicate after registration closes to confirm.
My team DOES NOT currently participate in USYS National League Mid South Conference Premier I
It is likely that your team WILL have to participate on Qualification Weekend. We will communicate after registration closes to confirm.
If my team does well at the U13-U19 USYS Mississippi State Cup, what is the next step?
If State Cup Champions…
Our State Cup Champion earns the right to represent the State of Mississippi at the USYS Southern Regional Championships (June). There, they have the opportunity to compete for a spot at the USYS National Championships (July) where they will have chance to win a USYS National Championship.
If State Cup Finalists…
Our State Cup Finalist earns the right to represent the State of Mississippi at the USYS Southern Presidents Cup (June). There, they will have the opportunity compete for a spot at the USYS National Presidents Cup (July) where they will have chance to win a USYS National Presidents Cup Championship.
Apply for the USYS National League Mid South Conference
Doing well at our State Cup bolsters your application for USYS National League Mid South Conference Premier I & II for the following seasonal year. Registration/application generally opens in June.
HOTELS: We have secured lower rates at the following Hotels near SportsForce Park. Rooms can be reserved by calling the respective hotel and requesting the Mississippi Soccer Association Room Block.
Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott
1 Underwood Drive, Vicksburg, MS 39180
601-636-8788. Rate: $139.00 + 10% tax
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
4330 South Frontage Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180
601-634-8770. Rate: $169.00 + 10% tax
Comfort Suites
100 Berryman Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180.
601-638-2290. Rate: $129.00 + 10% tax